Skin Cancer Program

Skin Cancer Experts

The Skin Cancer Program is a leading innovator in the research and treatment of skin cancer, including melanoma, basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, Merkel cell carcinoma, and cutaneous lymphoma. Through ongoing research and development, our team is improving the diagnosis of skin cancer and advancing the field of treatment options.

Leaders in the Treatment of Skin Cancer

The doctors of the Stanford Skin Cancer Program lead the field in the treatment of both melanoma and non-melanoma cancers. From the utilization of novel imaging modalities to innovative chemoprevention trials, program specialists are dedicated to advancing the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention options for individuals with these rare and often complex forms of skin cancer.

Our melanoma program has a strong multidisciplinary focus involving dermatology, medical and surgical oncology, dermatopathology, nuclear medicine, and radiation oncology. Specialists have great expertise in prevention, early detection, and management of localized and metastatic melanoma.

Our non-melanoma skin cancer program encompasses dermatologic and Moh's micrographic surgery for the treatment of basal cell and squamous cell carcinomas as well as other non-melanoma skin cancers and an interdisciplinary approach to Merkel cell carcinoma, which is rare but increasing in incidence.

For patients suffering from skin conditions associated with some cancers and treatments, the Stanford Cancer Center offers reassuring care at its Supportive Dermato-Oncology Clinic.

Clinical Trials

Clinical trials and research in skin cancer

The Stanford Skin Cancer Program offers clinical trials for treatment of advanced melanoma. Stanford is an active participant in the Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) multicenter clinical trials for melanoma, and a number of studies are open for patients with regional nodal metastasis and disseminated disease. Collaboration with our premier basic science departments will continue to provide new techniques and insights in the diagnosis and treatment of melanoma.

Doctors at the Stanford Skin Cancer Program are involved in clinical trials which allow patients access to treatments not yet available elsewhere.

Clinical trial eligibility flowcharts

Eligibility flowcharts map clinical trials to specific types of cancers to determine if a participant is eligible for the particular clinical trial. View all skin cancer eligibility flowcharts at the Stanford Cancer Institute.

MEDICAL RELEASE

Please fax the Medical Record Release Form to your new patient coordinator. The medical release form is an authorization form for external facilities to release medical records to Stanford Health Care (formerly Stanford Hospital & Clinics).

PHYSICIAN HELPLINE

Stanford Health Care (formerly Stanford Hospital & Clinics) provides comprehensive services to refer and track patients, as well as provides the latest information and news for physicians and office staff. For help with all referral needs and questions visit Referring Physicians.